Artist Showcase: Tineke McLean
Not long after immigrating to New Zealand from the Netherlands in 1981, Tineke started a journey with art, creating original applique wall hangings. She exhibited at a gallery in Parnell, Auckland, and accepted several large commissions. All that stopped when her husband passed away in 1989.
After a long break, Tineke started a part-time job as a pottery decorator in 1994 remarried. Four years later, she discovered the magic and temperament of watercolours. Saying goodbye to pots and embarking on yet another medium was exciting and challenging. Tineke participated in art shows and sold well until a friend invited her to join her for a short-term course at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland. From then, her focus shifted to acrylic paints – a medium she found bold and enticing. She found herself experimenting with new styles, and never looked back.
Now working from a studio at her home in Palmerston North, Tineke creates art that is varied and colourful. Drawing inspiration from nature, her works often feature birds or depict landscapes. However, she also dabbles with semi-abstract subject matter.
Tineke is a regular exhibitor at Manawatu Art Expo and her work, ‘Birch Grove’ (pictured), is currently on display at Feilding Art Centre.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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